Gap raises profit forecast, dividend

Published August 22, 2013

| Reuters

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Gap Inc on Thursday reported a higher second-quarter profit, helped by the sales gains at its namesake and Old Navy chains and online, leading the clothing retailer to raise its full year profit forecast and dividend.

The apparel retailer, which also operates the Banana Republic chain, now expects a profit for the year ending in February of $2.57 to $2.65, five cents above its previous range. The company also raised its annual dividend to 80 cents per share from 60 cents.